I was specifically told some of these were placeholders. By the moderator. Even if not, images or better descriptions are needed ON THE PLEDGES PAGE. I'm tired of dumpster diving to find scraps of what I'm supposedly going to pay for. > .<

This. This right here is my issue. Everything should be organized in a place where people don't have to dig through a myriad of media outlets to get the entire information on this game. > .<

That disconnect is why I have been hesitating on backing (I do want to, but I'm waiting for a lil more substance). I'm lurking because supposedly things are supposed to ramp up, according to one of the developers, but I'm at least waiting until the pledges show what I'll get for supporting the project before I go shelling out money. I've seen too many red flags with this project to even think of doing otherwise. I am excited about TS release, but I feel I'd be foolish to buy anything other than a standard pass without the products pledges page is updated with some images of what goes to what. I want the game to succeed though! And I understand these devs are new to making their own full games, and I know it's a difficult undertaking and risky with being so ambitious. But they've just GOT to understand that dev-to-playerbase communication is everything in indie crowdfunded games.

I do know that unofficial servers can be created and maintained by a player, and they'll dictate how that server is run. There are a few hardcore RP-only servers-in-planning already. There will also be official severs, though! "Be anything" is half-plausible I guess. I know that painters, writers, transport services, farmers, etc. will exist, but there's also some talk of how dancers won't be in-game. I wonder if they'll make a way to own your own dancer-type club. So there's a wide variety of things you can do and be, but I don't know about "anything". I'm unsure about the last question. I'll let someone else answer that one.

From a game dev standpoint, the funding isn't enough to make a game as grandiose as they've described and stay funded throughout its entire development, however from what I've seen (taking all media into consideration) they have had more than enough to make more than what they've shown off. It's probably best to assume that the money earned was just mishandled along the way meaning the game wasn't getting attention proportionate to the money being spent somehow. Mishandling funds is a huge pitfall for many indie developed games, especially for unseasoned developers. My main issue with the game is still a lack of transparency and clarity. Having to travel all over everywhere just to get answers for things that should be organized neatly on the website, and the constant excuses and "soon"s without any explanations.........is frustrating to say the least. I haven't been here long, but I can understand why some people would get fed up and quit. The community itself is rotten as well and closer moderation is needed. The game itself seems pretty alright for an indie dev (so far) and I'm excited for it - more worried about its continued development down the road. It doesn't get easier, but harder from here. I've had a small ORPG to manage before and trust me development NEVER stops on these sorts of games (online, community based etc.). If its having this much trouble in the early phases, it's a pretty big red flag as to what is to come. That's what worries me most.

That one is basically EXACTLY Identity, at the core lol Read, maybe?

The terrible behavior is coming from both sides, to be honest, and the regulation needs to come in the form of deleting the posts attacking people instead of discourse about the game itself.

Actually, based solely on logical standing with no bias involved, their organization/presentation IS more professional. This is of course completely separate from their game designing skill (which we haven't seen enough of to compare). But as far as professionalism in the way the team presents their materials - so far they have the upper hand.

Oh wow. I'm going to follow this one! ^ u^ Also I really love their motivations behind their creation: " We want to provide a fun outlet for folks to enjoy themselves in a virtual world. We also want to provide a platform for folks who may suffer from circumstances that prevents them from fulfilling an average life. Whether you suffer from physical or mental ailments, such as depression, any kind of social anxiety, or basically anything that prevents you from doing basic activities, Project Oasis World can be used as a resource to help people live the life they want to live." And it looks like we'll be getting more than 2 genders options for those people who should be able to express themselves. ^^ I like their developer page and everything looks well organized so far. I'll have to see where this one goes!

There are some images of a few of the items, but they're in threads somewhere else.......I know because I asked the same question and was shown. They should really get their act together and show pictures ON the pledge pages so people know what they're buying. It'd definitely up the sales.

I really wish the mods would do something about the people personally attacking others on the forums. Discourse related to the game, sure, but when it comes to name calling, insulting the character and intelligence of others for sharing a different opinion, and such it's very unsightly. Not to mention leaving those comments up is highly unprofessional. I see this from people on both sides of the "arguments" by the way..................

Full agreement. I've been saying this stuff for awhile now - as a fellow indie developer, I think dev to playerbase communication is imperative! Organization is important as well. Consistency. And transparency.

I saw the new video and that is what sparked my comment. The new video was more tell-y than show-y, and therein lies the problem. It needs to be more organized and show more than just running around and telling us what is going to be in there and praising the art/scenery. I did like the cinema, though, but they never really show much functionality for most of the things, tbh, making some of the potential playerbase wary that there's even anything much there. I'm an advocate for this game by the way not a nay sayer. But as a fellow indie developer you've just got to understand what flies and what doesn't fly when it comes to showing things off.

I think the Town Square module will still update and be developed on after its release, which is where the cafe/tattoo parlour/etc. will come in. I do wish the communication was a little more open. And I agree the gameplay videos are lackluster because they never really show off anything much. I understand the whole "we want players to experience for themselves" bit but sometimes you need to show off things if you want to grab people's attention and bring in more potential players.

Sadly enough I don't see many games of the simulationy type that have the nads to implement disabilities for fear of it being too "touchy" in some way or shape. I wish more games gave disabled people representation. Even the world's highest selling simulation game refuses to include them. i.e. I'm for this idea because it's rarely done, and I want a game that simulates more of the real life, even the less favorable parts!

Yep. That should do it. I feel it now, the thunder of the devs hastening their work on your command.

I believe this forum needs a bit more heavyhanded moderation. Having a topic to discuss concerns is fine, but these conversations tend to devolve into both parties almost personally attacking each other, rather than a civil chat. I'd help moderate but alas the applications for moderation was closed before I got here. u .u

Just a teeny bio. Will expand when I feel better. *just bases her characters off of herself because yeah* Name: Shilotta Morgan Nickname: Shi, Shi-Shi, Shi-chan, may take on a stage or pen name later! Reason for name: Just a shortened version of her full name Birthday: December 3 Age: 32 Gender: Female Place of birth: Little Rock, AR Places lived since: Various cities in AR and AL Parents’ names, backgrounds, occupations: Rhonda Morgan - Receptionist at varied jobs, Terry Morgan - Construction Number of siblings: 2 younger brothers Relationship with family (close? estranged?): Not very close at all due to abuse (parent-to-child) Happiest memory: Playing her favorite video games, going to school Childhood trauma: Abusive parents Children of his/her own?: Nope If so, relationship with their mother/father?: N/A Age he/she gave birth/became a father: N/A PHYSICAL Height: 5'3 Weight: 200lb Build: Curvy, chubby hourglass shape, thick thighs, boobage, a bit stocky Nationality: American, Cherokee Indian Disabilities (physical or mental, including mental illnesses): A laundry list of physical disabilities although there are chronic "invisible illnesses" such as constant pain (Fibro) and fainting due to misfiring of electrical impulses for brain to heart Complexion (freckles, acne, skin tone, birth marks): Pale-ish complexion Face shape: Round/cutesy Distinguishing facial features: A small little dip in her bottom lip which makes them look pouty Hair color: Black naturally, but she likes to dye some of it Usual hair style: Shaved on one side, long and dyed on the other side Eye color: Hazel Glasses? Contacts?: Nope Style of dress/typical outfit(s): Goth, Cybergoth, Visual Kei goth Typical style of shoes: Boots, or for when being casual - crocs! Health (is this person usually sick? or very resilient?): Always sick Grooming (does she/he wear makeup? shower daily? wear only clean clothes? pluck her eyebrows?): Dresses up like she wants when she's not flaring over an illness. Like she wants meaning dolling up all gothy! Jewelry? Tattoos? Piercings?: Nope Accent?: Standard American Unique mannerisms/physical habits (bites nails, talks with hands, taps feet when restless): Plays with her hair when blushy Athletic?: Used to be, unable to now because of disability INTELLECT Level of education (high school drop out, undergrad BA/BS, PhD, MD, etc.): Some college, associates degree Level of self esteem: High, no self esteem issues Gifts/talents: Game dev, music, art/animation, some writing, programming Shortcomings: Cooking, domestic stuff (allergic to all types of cleaners so can't clean etc.), crafting with her hands (poor dexterity) Style of speech (loud, mumbler, articulate, etc.): Hyper inflated fangirling voice go! “Left brain” or “right brain” thinker?: Mostly left-brained. Tends to be very logical and see things objectively, but can be a bit right-brained too. Artistic?: Yup Mathematical?: Yup sometimes Makes decisions based mostly on emotions, or on logic?: Logic Neuroses: Nope Life philosophy: Live to the fullest every day, appreciate little things, and go for the dreams with hard work and dedication! Religious stance: Christian Cautious or daring?: Daring Most sensitive about/vulnerable to: Her friends being harmed, witnessing or hearing of abuse (makes her rage ), seeing people get bullied Optimist or pessimist?: Optimist Extrovert or introvert?: Extremely extrovert Level of comfort with technology: High RELATIONSHIPS Current marital/relationship status: Widowed Sexual orientation: Demi-sexual demi-romantic Past relationships: Quite a few Primary reason for being broken up with: Mostly death of her loved ones Primary reasons for breaking up with people: Mostly death of her loved ones Level of sexual experience: Medium, but she likes to dominate Story of first kiss (if any–if not, how does he/she want it to happen?): A boy in her kindergarten swore he'd wife her one day and gave her a big fat kiss Story of loss of virginity (if any–if not, how does he/she want it to happen, if at all?): In a graveyard in the dead of night with stars peeking through the forest trees (the graveyard was located on a forest path off-side of a pier) A social person? (popular, loner, some close friends, makes friends and then quickly drops them): Very social, lots of friends from all types of lifestyles, but has some she considers to be her besties Most comfortable around (person): Georg, her ultimate best friend Oldest friend: Not sure, she has so many and constantly making more How does he/she think others perceive him/her?: Hyper and a leader How do others actually perceive him/her?: An annoying fangirl, but she does make a darn good leader and is very wise when giving advice, but can maybe be too blunt (harsh even though it's honest) and so it steps on feelings VOCATION Profession: Game development, artist/animator, musician (singer) Past occupations: N/A Passions: Game dev, playing video games (mainly RPGs), drawing, animating, singing, hanging out with or helping her friends, reading, writing (mostly fanfic), exercising (can no longer do due to health complications), traveling (can no longer do due to health complications) Attitude towards current job: It's her dream job Attitude towards current coworkers, bosses, employees: Is friends with them all, and some are her besties Salary: Not telling SECRETS (Every character–no matter how minor–should always have secrets!) Phobias: Telephones, flying insects Life goals: To continue to develop games with stories and characters that touch hearts, to have children (difficult due to health complications) Dreams: Pretty much the same as life goals Greatest fears: Pretty much the same as Phobias Most ashamed of: Accidentally getting her friends hurt, giving someone she was in love with to someone who didn't appreciate him Most embarrassing thing ever to happen to him/her: Typed "wank" instead of "walk" and never can live it down now Compulsions: Watching the same clips of games/anime/etc. over and over and over and over, collecting images of her obsessions Obsessions: The characters she fangirls over, certain songs Secret hobbies: Nope she's pretty open about hobbies Secret skills: Nope Past sexual transgressions: Nope Crimes committed (and was he/she caught? charged?): None What he/she most wants to change about his/her current life: To try and be healthier What he/she most wants to change about his/her physical appearance: None, she likes how she is DETAILS/QUIRKS Daily routine: This varies. She has to take each day as it comes because of her disabilities. Night owl or early bird?: Night Owl Light or heavy sleeper?: Used to be heavy, now light (after disability) Favorite food: Hamburger Helper Least favorite food: Spaghetti or Chicken Favorite book: The Taking by Dean Koontz, Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne Least favorite book: Not sure, she doesn't like much of the fantasy books due to their cliches and cardboard cutout characters Favorite movie: Zeiram Least favorite movie: Hard to tell..........she mostly only watches Horror or anime-ish films Favorite song: Too many Least favorite song: Too many Coffee or tea?: Neither. She can't have caffeine (and doesn't like coffee anyway), and tea also makes her sick Crunchy or smooth peanut butter?: Smooooooth Type of car he/she drives (or wishes he/she drove): Not picky about cars Lefty or righty?: Ambidextrous Favorite color: Eggplant Purple and Black Cusser?: Nope Smoker? Drinker? Drug user?: Nope Biggest regret: Probably getting her loves or friends hurt when she doesn't mean to Pets?: 2 hissing cockroaches of the Elliptorhina Javanica variety and a BoChi breed of dog

As someone who is eternally interested in university type life, I have to agree with this suggestion. Player-run campuses and classes would be one of the sweetest features ever. Could turn this game into a mini-school for some! ; u;

I am a Horror Movie aficionado! All genres of horror I love and my wardrobe consists 80% of horror related shirts. XDDD I think MEATS is my fav food group, but I also love CHEESE! And I just picked Other for the final question, because I don't have a fav.

Um, I would hope harassment/ ESPECIALLY bullying would be a pretty serious offense. Just saying my two cents.

I had hopeful/positive feelings about the preview. It looks like a solid base. However I wanted to see a little more. Not everything of course, but more than what they showed on the clip. I feel we didn't get an adequate enough preview of gameplay but rather mostly showing off the graphics and layout of town. ^^;

What types of songs do you like to sing? I sing both rock-ish songs and pop-ish songs and some softer stuff. I've also sang on horrorcore CDs and some electronic things before. Here's me singing a cute Japanese popish song so you can gauge my range (I also have a very STRONG voice I am loud and obnoxious SORRY XDDD ): http://picosong.com/wyD6e/

Meh as much as I do support the release of this game, when it comes to business model and how to run things, my favor fall to the side of Patrick68794. I also work in game dev field WITH a plan to use crowdfunding to propel us through the thick of it. And my team actually plans to have a playable demo for teaser content BEFORE the Kickstarter page ever goes up! It's all about good practices, no matter how big or small the team is. Transparency is everything. Developer to player trust is everything.

Can we duet/collab? Aaaa. ; u;